Simple Red Wine Short Ribs

Although California has been having unusually warm winter weather (I better savor it before my winter in snow next year), I am still in the mood for braised dishes. This weekend I made simple red wine braised short ribs. Besides the meat, I had all the other ingredients on hand which makes this a great go-to dish for last minute dinner parties.

{Served with a Cauliflower puree}

The Cauliflower puree is actually a steal from my vegan friend. It’s so simple: steam or boil cauli, then put it in the food processor with some other optional flavorings: garlic, sour cream, milk (both not vegan) and seasonings. It comes out so smooth and creamy that I tend to prefer it over mashed potatoes…